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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350857 | Case with seat A case (1), such as a suitcase or trolley case, with a seat (6) is disclosed. The case has a channel (7A, 7B) provided near or along a surface (such as the rear surface 4B) of the case, and the seat is movable between a first stowe... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7325264 | Multipurpose cot carrier An exemplary apparatus includes a main body forming a compartment, the compartment being configured to receive a cot in a stow position, at least one attachment mechanism attached to the main body, the attachment mechanism being configured to attach the main body to... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7228577 | Inflatable beach enclosure An inexpensive enclosure providing a protected space on a beach, lawn or the like. An inflatable tube forms a wall surrounding a space having an open end, so that a user is shielded from small kicked or thrown material or objects, running pets and the like. The tubu... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222705 | Floor shield carrying bag accessory A carrying bag accessory featuring a mat that is externally affixed to a bag or any variant bag designs such as a gym bag, duffle bag, rucksack, backpack, etc., and conveniently stored in a folded configuration when not in use and deployed in an unfolded configurati... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7213278 | Method of storing a sleeping bag with a clinching mechanism A sleeping bag having a cinch mechanism that can be closed with a single hand. The cinch mechanism includes, for example, a loop and a cord attached at an end of the sleeping bag. When the sleeping bag has been rolled, the loop is pulled in one direction, while the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7188713 | Mat, carrier combination A mat/carrier foldable between a substantially flat configuration and a storage configuration is provided. The mat/carrier comprises a mat/carrier component having a base panel, a plurality of side panels, and at least one intermediate panel intermediate adjacent si... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175497 | Apparatus operable for transformation between a purse and a toy A purse that converts into a doll bed, having an upwardly facing basket; fabric mounted in the basket and which extends upwardly from the basket to form an upwardly facing container that may serve as either a purse or a doll bed; straps secured to the upper end of o... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171707 | Portable rollup pack A portable rollup pack for organizing, storing, and transporting personal articles including a sleeping bag for an extended stay is provided in an elongated bag body having a central carrying section and laterally positioned flexible wing wraps with the body having ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152772 | Diaper bag A diaper bag body according to the present invention includes a bag body 1, and a storage pocket 10 disposed on a back surface 1a facing a user's back of the bag body 1. A folded sheet 13 such as a sheet for changing diapers... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144359 | Method of reconfiguring a flexible planar item to a simulated character The present invention is a combination flexible planar item and character. The item comprises a flexible planar item, that when manipulated, takes on the appearance of a character. The character is formed by a character body that becomes defined from the manipulatio... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7111343 | Sports comforter of sports comfort bag An apparatus that serves both as a blanket, pillow, or a carrying bag. By default, the apparatus appears as a blanket with an external bag and strap attached to the blanket. Through careful folding of the blanket, the apparatus can be modified into a pillow or carry... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7103927 | Cot that folds into a compact configuration A cot having a frame that is configured so that one end, such as the head end of the cot, is recessed within the other end, i.e., the foot end of the cot, when the cot is folded. As an example, the legs of one end may recess into the legs of the other end. To this e... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086108 | Sectional non-slip mattress and support frame therefor The sectional non-slip mattress includes a support frame defining a plurality of compartments and at least one cushion having a plurality of ball bearings received within a cushion housing. Each compartment receives a corresponding ball bearing, thus preventing hori... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7051908 | Backpack hunting blind for a tree stand A backpack hunting blind for use with a portable or fixed tree stand. The backpack has shoulder straps for carrying and one or more straps on its top portion for detachably securing the backpack to a tree stand. A hunting blind made of a flexible material is secured... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7017206 | Bag and towel combination A bag and towel combination includes a bag assembly that includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into the bag assembly. The bottom... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6951035 | Protective cushion A protective cushion includes an outer shell enclosing a pad comprising high-density foam. The cushion provides protection to a user's knees, such as while praying or meditating. The outer shell of the cushion is water-resistant, stain-resistant, and able to withsta... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6742635 | Sports bag including an attached mat A sports bag which is defined to include any carrying bag such as a duffel bag, backpack, gym bag or other bag which is used to carry articles such as sports equipment, a thermos, sports clothing etc, which includes a mat which is conveniently stored inside the spor... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6604618 | Computer protection and carrying case A computer carrying case is formed from a single set of connected panels foldable around personal computers or other items having a variety of sizes of dimensions including semi-rigid front and back panels connected by oversized, flexible or living hinges... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6526607 | Basket bed for an infant A lightweight, soft-sided, oval basket for use as a portable infant bed. The basket bed includes a basket body made with a continuous coil material produced by encasing a monofilament nylon cord and filler material in a fabric tube or casing. A decorative... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6390260 | Baby carrying case and traveling bed A baby bag carrying case comprises a shell of pliable material, the shell formed of a rectangular back panel, a rectangular front panel, a rectangular bottom panel, and two side panels secured along the periphery or common side edges of the back panel and... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6186380 | Combination sleeping pad and backpack A combination sleeping pad and backpack which may be used as a sleeping pad that when assembled and fastened together, portions of the pad function as a backpack.... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6176356 | Diaper changing article A handy tote bag for carrying baby items needed to diaper an infant at a remote location. The tote bag has an inner liner that contains a number of pockets for receiving a plurality of items needed to diaper the infant. The pockets are situated about a re... | 01/23/2001 |
| 5961216 | Diaper organizer bag A diaper organizer bag 10 provides an enclosure 30 having opposed side panels, a back panel, and a bottom panel, and defines front and rear cavities between a lengthwise divider. A changing pad 60 is movable between a raised position wherein it forms a fr... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5926881 | Combination accessory bag and diaper changing table A combination carrying case and diaper changing table includes a pair of pivotally joined shell portions which mate in a clam shell fashion to form a hollow carrying case. Each portion includes a pair of side walls and outer and inner end walls therebetwe... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5855412 | Combination diaper bag and shopping cart seat cushion A combination shopping cart seat cushion and diaper bag includes a substantially rectangular seat panel with foldable front, back and two side panels depending therefrom. A foldable top panel depends from the back panel. The panels may be folded from a fl... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5843556 | Multi purpose beach towel, tote bag, and chair cover A combination beach towel, tote bag, deck chair cover and automobile seat cover, which will easily convert from a beach towel to one of its other forms. Sectional side opening pockets which are concealed yet easily accessible while is in use as either a t... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5813558 | Baby supplies case and bag/bassinet combination A baby supplies case and bag/bassinet combination with an openable front flap. Unzipping the flap reveals a shelved case holding diapers and baby supplies. Attached to the lowest shelf by a hinge is a hollow wedge shaped baby wipes container of sufficient... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5649658 | Backpack having detachable infant changing pad A backpack is comprised of a plurality of compartments for permitting storage of and easy access to a variety of infant care-associated products, and includes a detachable waterproof changing pad, which may be readily stored within and unfolded from an au... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5622300 | Roll pack A roll pack (10) is formed from a sheet of material having first and second edges. A first storage pocket (12) is positioned along the first edge of the sheet of material. An enclosure (20) is positioned along a second edge of the sheet. A strap (26) is a... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5611625 | Multipurpose bag A multipurpose bag includes top and bottom sections fastenable to one another. The top section is convertible to a mattress whereas the bottom section is convertible to a mattress or a chair. The top and bottom sections are provided with pockets for recei... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5611414 | Self-contained folding portable bed The invention describes a bed in a suitcase requiring minimal preparation for use. It is intended for storage in, for example, a car or truck, and for use when the driver may not be in a condition to drive home. The bed is formed by mating a foldable matt... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5481767 | Multipurpose beach blanket A multipurpose blanket that is adapted for use at the beach, picnics and various sporting events, wherein there is provided a pillow and a wraparound support carrier that also defines a storage member, and wherein a wraparound support carrier includes a p... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5467487 | Portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus The novel portable multipurpose beach towel apparatus is comprised of an apparatus that is capable of providing the user with a great amount of flexibility, usefulness and simplicity in a small compact unit and at the same time provide optimum comfort for... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5390381 | Beach towel/beach bag combination A beach towel/beach bag combination is made of a rectangular sheet of toweling that is folded transversely into three panels which overlie one another. The three panels are folded together along a longitudinal center line of the toweling and a zipper is p... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5347667 | Protective beach appliance A protective appliance for providing protection from the ground and the sun. The protective appliance includes a covering member for covering a portion of the ground, including an opening therein for a shade mechanism provides protection from the sun's ra... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5299337 | Portable beach lounge and method A portable chair includes a first container for retaining items, the first container having an inclined top wall for use as a back rest. The chair may additionally include a second container for retaining items, the second container having an inclined top... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5287571 | Sleeping bag carrying and storage enclosure with automatic closure means A sleeping bag carrying and storage enclosure (10) is disclosed and has as its two main components a sleeping bag cover (11) and automatic closure system (21). Sleeping bag cover (11) is configured to receive a standard rectangular sleeping bag (1) in its... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5265289 | Convertible baby cot and tote bag A convertible baby cot/tote bag is provided having a rectangularly shaped main frame across which the baby supporting sheet is secured. The long sides of the main frame are medially pivoted about a horizontal axis to permit the main frame to be shifted fr... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5215172 | Portable infant care platform An infant care platform utilizing first and second members which are hingedly movable relative to one another. The first and second members are arranged such that the bottom portion of the first member is capable of lying at substantially the same level a... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5212841 | Carry-cot and case A collapsible carry cot is erectable to stand within an open case 16. The cot comprises a telescopic strut 14 secured to each corner of the case. The struts support flexible sidewalls 24 on spurs 12. In the collapsed state the cot is received wholly withi... | 05/25/1993 |
